Job summary
We are looking for a suitable candidate to work alongside our team of medical and clinical oncologists.
The post holder will join our team of medical and clinical oncologists providing Oncology services from the East Kent base. We have a well-established oncology research department, providing the opportunity for the post holder to run and develop clinical trials.
Main duties of the job
Consultant in Clinical Oncology, to provide a high standard of care to any patient for whom you have clinical responsibility. This will include any patients referred to you and cared for by you personally or by members of your team, and, in addition, any patients of consultant colleagues when you are covering on-call or for annual leave.
To participate in clinical and other service activities and developments to ensure a high standard of patient care across the Trust.
To work in close co-operation with other medical, professional and managerial colleagues, both within and outside the speciality, to provide high-quality health care to the Trust's patients, and to make a contribution to future thinking about the Trust's strategic direction.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff, we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible,e work-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits
- Blue Light card eligibility
- And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties of this post will be to support the consultant service across a range of tumour types:
Attending Consultant-led out-patient clinics (both in the Centre and Peripheral Clinics), and undertaking related admin and chemotherapy prescribing.
Supervision of SHOs and ward patients.
Review of patients attending for chemotherapy and radiotherapy, if required by nursing or radiography staff.
Teaching of SHOs and medical students.
Involvement in clinical governance and audit activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties of this post will be to support the consultant service across a range of tumour types:
Attending Consultant-led out-patient clinics (both in the Centre and Peripheral Clinics), and undertaking related admin and chemotherapy prescribing.
Supervision of SHOs and ward patients.
Review of patients attending for chemotherapy and radiotherapy, if required by nursing or radiography staff.
Teaching of SHOs and medical students.
Involvement in clinical governance and audit activities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- Entry on the Specialist Register as a clinical oncologist or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the advisory appointments committee
Desirable
- Higher Qualification in Medicine or Surgery
- Research degree (MD/PhD)
- Clinical Experience in relevant tumour sites
Experience
Essential
- Clinical Training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Experience in Clinical Audit and Research.
- Experience in medical education
Skills
Essential
- Enthusiasm for developing tumour site specialisation and Cancer Services in Kent
- Ability to organise and manage
Desirable
- An interest and a capacity to teach and learn from members of the multidisciplinary team
- Research degree (MD/PhD)
- Staff management: delegating, appraisal of performance, dealing with poor performance, coaching and motivating.
Personal
Essential
- Ability to work in a team.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- An awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses
Desirable
- Clinical Experience in relevant tumour sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- Entry on the Specialist Register as a clinical oncologist or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the advisory appointments committee
Desirable
- Higher Qualification in Medicine or Surgery
- Research degree (MD/PhD)
- Clinical Experience in relevant tumour sites
Experience
Essential
- Clinical Training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Experience in Clinical Audit and Research.
- Experience in medical education
Skills
Essential
- Enthusiasm for developing tumour site specialisation and Cancer Services in Kent
- Ability to organise and manage
Desirable
- An interest and a capacity to teach and learn from members of the multidisciplinary team
- Research degree (MD/PhD)
- Staff management: delegating, appraisal of performance, dealing with poor performance, coaching and motivating.
Personal
Essential
- Ability to work in a team.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- An awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses
Desirable
- Clinical Experience in relevant tumour sites
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
